US Bridges

SH 87 over Refinery Pipelines

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of SH 82 · Structure no. 201240030701001

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,625
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 87 over Refinery Pipelines is a concrete culvert carrying SH 87 over Refinery Pipelines in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 95 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,625 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,608 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 87
CrossesRefinery Pipelines
Location0.35 MI E of SH 82
RouteState Highway 87
StateTexas
Coordinates29.86829, -93.9574
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,625 (2024)
Projected traffic5,608 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 87 over Refinery Pipelines built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is SH 87 over Refinery Pipelines in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 87 over Refinery Pipelines carry?

About 3,625 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 87 over Refinery Pipelines?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SH 87 over Refinery Pipelines?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.